HMS Warrior, Ironclad warship museum in Portsmouth, England.
The HMS Warrior stretches 420 feet in length and features an iron hull protected by armor plates along with both steam and sail propulsion systems.
The Royal Navy commissioned this vessel in 1860 to counter France's Gloire, making it Britain's first iron-hulled and armor-plated warship.
The vessel now functions as a museum ship where visitors can explore multiple decks, including restored Victorian-era cabins and artillery sections.
The ship opens daily from 10 AM to 4 PM, with final entry at 3:30 PM, and provides limited wheelchair access through designated areas.
Despite being the most advanced warship of its time, HMS Warrior never engaged in combat during its active service years.
Location: City of Portsmouth
Length: 118.57 m
Part of: National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth
Website: http://hmswarrior.org
GPS coordinates: 50.79833,-1.10889
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
This collection brings together warships that shaped naval warfare across three centuries, from wooden sailing vessels to nuclear-powered submarines. The ships represent turning points in maritime military technology, including the age of sail, the transition to steam and iron hulls, and the advent of nuclear propulsion. Preserved vessels such as HMS Victory and USS Constitution demonstrate life aboard warships during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, while USS Missouri and USS Nautilus illustrate the strategic role of naval forces during World War II and the Cold War. Visitors can explore the decks where historic battles were commanded, examine artillery from 18-pound cannons to modern naval guns, and walk through the cramped quarters where crews lived during extended deployments. The collection spans continents, with museum ships located in Portsmouth, Pearl Harbor, Stockholm, and Saint Petersburg. Each vessel tells the story of its nation's naval ambitions and the sailors who served aboard, offering a tangible connection to maritime history that no textbook can match.
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